DSG Matric pupils excel in the IEB Exams

Dec 30, 2016

The Matric girls of 2016 have done the Diocesan School for Girls (Grahamstown) proud and attained a superb set of results across the board.

Of the 86 girls who sat the IEB National Senior Certificate examinations, 84 achieved a BD (which qualifies them to study towards a Bachelor’s Degree at a university) with one candidate attaining a Diploma pass and another whose results are incomplete due to illness.

"This in itself is a noteworthy achievement and one of which we are exceptionally proud. In addition to this, the girls attained a whopping 200 subject distinctions and 214 B symbols," said Cherié Wille from SAC School.

Tegan van der Merwe (Grahamstown) attained nine subject distinctions and was placed on the IEB Commendable List for coming in the top 5% of approximately 10 100 candidates in five of her subjects. She was also listed in the top 1% for Mathematics and Music nationally.

"This is a phenomenal achievement and DSG congratulates her most warmly." said Cherié.

The following two girls have been placed in the top 1% in the country for individual subjects.

Tegan van der Merwe: Mathematics and Music

Siphosethu Sota: IsiXhosa

"We are proud of our academic record which I know can be largely attributed to our strong work ethic as well as to the dedication and commitment to excellence from the teachers and the girls." said Cherié.

The hunt for a gang that stormed a police station in Ngcobo in the early hours of Wednesday morning and killed five police officers as well as an off-duty soldier continued on Thursday with authorities calling on the public for leads that can help in their investigations...